Xcode-select switch downloaded version

Next, lets take a look at all of the versions of Xcode we currently have installed. All we need to do to override the default Xcode path is pass the path of one of these Xcode directories in with the --switch flag:. We'll need the sudo since this xcode-select is working on a system-wide level.

Now when we run xcrun , xcodebuild , etc. Share Tweet Share on reddit. Since you should no longer need this file. I always say yes to this. Open the Applications folder and open the new version of Xcode. If you renamed Xcode, make sure you open the correct application.

Xcode may prompt you to install additional components. Click install. This will take a few minutes. Once the components are installed, Xcode will launch. If you encounter any errors while trying to build or run a project, check which device you are trying to launch. The new version may not remember the device you were using before.

If so, click on the device and choose "Add additional simulators" from the drop down menu to add the device you want. If you don't need the older versions of Xcode on your computer, you can uninstall them and get some hard drive space back.

You can also delete the. Before making the switch to development, I was a strategist and GM in the tech space. If you read this far, tweet to the author to show them you care.

Tweet a thanks. Learn to code for free. Get started. Forum Donate. Ai-Lyn Tang. Here are some handy tips to know before you get started: Xcode only runs on a mac. If you are on a PC, sadly you won't be able to use Xcode. You'll need a good, stable internet connection.

The latest version is around 8 gigabytes in size. Be sure to have at least 30 gigabytes of free space on your computer. The latest. Ruchira Randana Ruchira Randana 3, 1 1 gold badge 25 25 silver badges 24 24 bronze badges. This answer was outdated! It should be easy. Hover over 'Open with' and you will find all the Xcode apps from Applications directory listed.

Continue to hold Option and select the Xcode version you want to set as the default for this file. Solution 2 : Another way to apply this change to all the similar files is by clicking "Get info" and then making necessary change in 'Open With' section. Solution 2 is the one I was looking for. Terminal based answers didn't work for me to change from Xcodebeta to Xcode Anoop Vaidya Anoop Vaidya This works for me I'm using vanilla titanium CLI. Community Bot 1 1 1 silver badge.

Whenever you want to upgrade just rename the Xcode and restart terminal. Rody Davis Rody Davis 1, 10 10 silver badges 19 19 bronze badges. Sign up or log in Sign up using Google. Sign up using Facebook. Sign up using Email and Password.

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